BFDNN - POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Product Identification

Product ID:POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-543-4041
MSDS Number: BFDNN

Responsible Party
CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEMICAL(MFR)
27447 PACIFIC STREET
HIGHLAND, CA 92346-2640
US

Emergency Phone: 714-864-2310

Info Phone: 714-864-2310

Cage: OOO63

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT BAKER, INC.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 800-582-2537

Cage: 70829

Ingredients

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE (SARA III)

CAS: 1310-58-3

RTECS: TT2100000

Fraction By Weight: 31.0%

OSHA PEL C, 2 MG/M3

ACGIH TLV: C 2 MG/M3; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 1000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 1000 LBS


WATER

CAS: 7732-18-5

RTECS: ZC0110000

Fraction By Weight: 69.0%

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:POISON:CAUSES SEVERE BURNS;MAY BE FATAL IF
SWALLOWED,CONJUNCTIVITIS,IRRITATION OF RESPIRATORY TRACT.

First Aid

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY
OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.IF SWALLOWED,IF CONSCIOUS,GIVE
WATER WITH LARGE AMOUNT OF DILUTED VINEGAR,LEMON OR ORANGE
JUICE.FOLLOW WI TH MILK OR WHITES OF EGGS BEATEN WITH WATER.SEE DR

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:CAREFULLY SWEEP UP & ISOLATE.DILUTE WITH WATER
& NEUTRALIZE WITH 6M-HCL.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTAINER.
WHILE MAKING SOLUTIONS,ADD SLOWLY TO SURFACE SOLUTION TO AVOID
VIOLENT SPATTERING.
Other Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES,ON SKIN,ON CLOTHING.AVOID
BREATHING DUST OR MIST.WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,BIG FACE SHIELD, &
WORKING CLOTHES.STORE IN COOL DRY AREA.

Exposure Controls

Ventilation:LOCAL & MECHANICAL VENTILATION.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:LARGE FACE SHIELD.
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health

Chemical Properties

HCC:B1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:1320-1324C
Vapor Pres:1
Spec Gravity:1.3
Solubility in Water:APPRECIABLE
Appearance and Odor:WHITE,SOLID & WATER.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
ACETYLENE,AIR,ALUMINUM,BROMIDE,BORIC ACID,BROMINE,CO*2,CDBR.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE ABOVE SOLUTION THROUGH WASTE TREATMENT
PLANT.

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